Apple AirPods 4, Bluetooth/USB-C

Iconic. Now supersonic.
Introducing AirPods 4. The next evolution of sound and comfort.

Immersive, cinema-like sound.
Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking[*2] places sound all around you, creating a three-dimensional listening experience for music, TV shows, movies, games and more.

A rip-roaring leap in capabilities.
The powerful H2 chip comes to AirPods 4, making audio and calls sound better than ever. With a range of intelligent features, AirPods 4 adapt to virtually any listening environment — even when you want complete silence.

Crystal-clear call quality.
Using advanced computational audio, Voice Isolation minimises background noise while clarifying the sound of your voice. So you’ll be easier to understand when you’re speaking in loud or windy conditions.

Enjoy every note, beat and vibe.
The entirely new acoustic architecture uses an Apple-designed low-distortion driver powered by a custom-engineered high-dynamic-range amplifier. Put simply, you hear music in exceptional detail, with deeper bass and crystal-clear highs.

Calibrates music to your ears.
Adaptive EQ automatically tunes music to your ears. Inward-facing microphones detect what you’re hearing, then adjust low and mid-range frequencies to deliver rich detail in every song.

Real talk in real time.
Connect on FaceTime in crisp, HD quality with an AAC-ELD speech codec. And Group FaceTime calls sound more true to life than ever with support for Personalised Spatial Audio.

Power for hours with a smaller, more capable case.
The streamlined charging case[*6] is more than 10 per cent smaller by volume than the previous generation[*7], with no sacrifice to charging times. Both AirPods 4 models now come with USB‑C charging capabilities.

An instant connection.
AirPods 4 pair immediately with every device connected to your Apple Account. Just place AirPods near your iPhone or iPad and tap Connect.[*11]

A great sense of detection.
AirPods 4 give you a seamless listening experience across iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. So if you’re playing music on your Mac, you’ll be able to answer a call on your iPhone — without having to switch devices. Your AirPods 4 sense when you take them out of your ears and will pause playback until you put them back in.[*11]

Find My finds more.
Track down your AirPods 4 with the Find My app.[*8] See how close they are and get separation alerts if they’re out of Bluetooth® range.

Siri on standby.
Play music, make calls, get directions or check your schedule with just a "Hey Siri".[*12] If you have your hands full or don’t want to speak out loud, you can now simply nod your head "yes" or shake your head "no" when Siri asks if you’d like to hear a message, answer a call or manage a notification.

Listen together.
Easily share a song or show between any two sets of AirPods.[*13] Simply bring your AirPods near the iPhone, iPad or Apple TV you’re listening to and connect instantly.


FEATURES:
• Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
• Voice Isolation, "Hey Siri" and Siri Interactions
• Up to 5 hours listening time on a single charge[*14]
• Up to 30 hours total listening time, using the case[*15]
• Charging Case (USB-C)
• Dust-, sweat- and water-resistant[*5]


SPECIFICATIONS:
Audio Technology[*1]
• Custom-built high-excursion Apple driver
• Custom-engineered high-dynamic-range amplifier
• Voice Isolation[*2]
• Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking[*3]
• Adaptive EQ
• Vent system for pressure equalisation

Sensors:
• Dual beamforming microphones
• Inward-facing microphone
• Optical in-ear sensor
• Motion-detecting accelerometer
• Speech-detecting accelerometer
• Force sensor

Chip:
• H2 headphone chip

Controls:
• Press once to play or pause media
• Press once to answer a call, or mute or unmute
• Press twice to end a call
• Press twice to skip forward
• Press three times to skip back
• Press and hold for Siri
• Say "Hey Siri"[*5] to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
• With Siri Interactions, nod your head "yes" or gently shake your head "no" when Siri asks if you want to answer an incoming call, hear a text message, manage notifications and more2

Dust, Sweat and Water Resistance[*6]:
• Dust-, sweat- and water-resistant (IP54)

Size and Weight (airpod without case)[*7]:
• Height: 30.2 mm (1.19 inches)
• Width: 18.3 mm (0.72 inch)
• Depth: 18.1 mm (0.71 inch)
• Weight: 4.3 grams (0.15 ounce)

Size and Weight (case):
• Height: 46.2 mm (1.82 inches)
• Width: 50.1 mm (1.97 inches)
• Depth: 21.2 mm (0.83 inch)
• Weight (AirPods 4): 32.3 grams (1.14 ounces)

Charging Case:
• Works with USB-C connector

Battery:
• Without:
- Up to 5 hours of listening time on a single charge[*9]
- Up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge[*10]
• With Charging Case (USB‑C):
- Up to 30 hours of listening time[*11]
- Up to 20 hours of talk time[*12]
- 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time13 or around 45 minutes of talk time[*14]

Connectivity:
• Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless technology

In the Box:
• Charging Case (USB-C)
• Documentation
• USB-C Charge Cable sold separately

Accessibility:
• Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods.
• Features include: Live Listen audio[*21], Headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations

System Requirements:
• iPhone models with the latest version of iOS
• iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
• Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
• Mac models with the latest version of macOS
• Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
• AirPods can be used as Bluetooth® headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non-Apple devices, but functionality is limited.

AirPods and the Environment: AirPods are designed to reduce environmental impact[*22]
• Materials:
- 100 per cent recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
- 100 per cent recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
- 100 per cent recycled copper plating salts on multiple printed circuit boards
- 100 per cent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
- 50 per cent recycled plastic in three parts
- 100 per cent fibre-based packaging[*23]
• Energy: Meets US Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems[*24]
• Waste: No established final assembly sites generate waste sent to landfill as part of Apple’s Zero Waste Program
• Smarter chemistry[*25]: Mercury-, BFR- and PVC-free


FOOT NOTES:
[*1] Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax build-up. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/en-nz/102672 for AirPods 4 cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/en-nz/120409 for AirPods Pro 2 cleaning instructions.
[*2] Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later, when paired with AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware.
[*3] Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS.
[*4] Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later, when paired with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation with the latest firmware.
[*5] Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Compatible device and internet access required. Mobile data charges may apply.
[*6] AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation are dust-, sweat- and water-resistant for non-water sports and exercise. Products and charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions, and have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard 60529. Dust, sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge when wet; refer to support.apple.com/en-nz/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
[*7] Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
[*8] AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation support wireless charging, which requires a Qi certified wireless charger. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation charging case also works with the Apple Watch charger or USB C connector. Find My functionality requires iOS 18 or later.
[*9] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 with Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256 Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent and Spatial Audio was off. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*10] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 with Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. Volume was set to 50 per cent and Spatial Audio was off. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge with a mobile phone call until the first AirPod stopped playing call audio. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*11] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 with Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256 Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent and Spatial Audio was off. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. The drained AirPods were charged to 100 per cent, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*12] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 with Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. Volume was set to 50 per cent and Spatial Audio was off. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge with a mobile phone call until the first AirPod stopped playing call audio. The drained AirPods were charged to 100 per cent, then the mobile phone call was restarted until the first AirPod stopped playing call audio. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*13] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 with Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256 Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent and Spatial Audio was off. 5 Minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods that were charged for 5 minutes, then audio playback was started until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*14] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 with Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. Volume was set to 50 per cent and Spatial Audio was off. 5 Minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods that were charged for 5 minutes, then a mobile phone call was started until the first AirPod stopped playing call audio. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*15] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 (Active Noise Cancellation) with Wireless Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256 Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent; Spatial Audio, Conversation Awareness and Noise Control were all off. With Noise Control set to Active Noise Cancellation, listening time was up to 4 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*16] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 (Active Noise Cancellation) with Wireless Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. Volume was set to 50 per cent; Spatial Audio, Conversation Awareness and Noise Control were all off. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge with a mobile phone call until the first AirPod stopped playing call audio. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*17] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 (Active Noise Cancellation) with Wireless Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256 Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent; Spatial Audio, Conversation Awareness and Noise Control were all off. With Noise Control set to Active Noise Cancellation, listening time was up to 20 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod stopped playback. The drained AirPods were charged to 100 per cent, then audio playback was resumed until the first AirPod stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*18] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 (Active Noise Cancellation) with Wireless Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. Volume was set to 50 per cent; Spatial Audio, Conversation Awareness and Noise Control were all off. Testing consisted of full AirPods battery discharge with a mobile phone call until the first AirPod stopped playing call audio. The drained AirPods were charged to 100 per cent, then the mobile phone call was restarted until the first AirPod stopped playing call audio. This cycle was repeated until both the AirPods and charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*19] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 (Active Noise Cancellation) with Wireless Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256 Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent; Spatial Audio, Conversation Awareness and Noise Control were all off. 5 Minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods that were charged for 5 minutes, then audio playback was started until the first AirPod stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*20] Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2024 using preproduction AirPods 4 (Active Noise Cancellation) with Wireless Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 16 Pro Max units, all with prerelease software. Volume was set to 50 per cent; Spatial Audio, Conversation Awareness and Noise Control were all off. 5 Minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods that were charged for 5 minutes, then a mobile phone call was started until the first AirPod stopped playing call audio. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
[*21] Requires the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
[*22] Data is accurate as of product launch.
[*23] Based on retail packaging as shipped by Apple. Breakdown of US retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic content and packaging weight.
[*24] Efficiency performance is based on the US Department of Energy Federal Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers.
[*25] Apple’s Regulated Substances Specification describes Apple’s restrictions on the use of certain chemical substances in materials in Apple products, accessories, manufacturing processes and packaging used for shipping products to Apple’s end-customers. Restrictions are derived from international laws or directives, regulatory agencies, eco-label requirements, environmental standards and Apple policies. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates except for AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords) and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances for new products where technically possible.